Ankit Anand

Overview: Explored spiking neural networks for optimization and failure prediction, bridging neuroscience with real-world maintenance planning • Improved convergence speed by 28% by tuning parameters in a MATLAB-based SNN solver across four machine states for optimization • Achieved 84% F1-score by building a failure classifier in snnTorch using spike encoding and LIF neurons on the well-curated AI4I dataset • Enabled 14% cost reduction in spare part planning by mapping SNN outputs to predictive alerts for early 48-hour maintenance decisions

Overview: Analyzed subscription data to identify churn patterns, segment users by lifecycle stages, and forecast retention using renewal trends • Uncovered 4 high-risk cohorts driving a 12% churn reduction by analyzing over 50K+ user records with lifecycle flags and renewal gaps • Visualized 6-month churn drop-offs across 5 tenure segments using a Pandas dashboard with KPI overlays and behavior-based trends • Raised key renewal insights by 15% by simulating rolling retention windows on 12-month logs to recommend 3 strategic roadmap pivots

Overview: Led the launch of HelloPM's 'Summer of Product' - a free global initiative to democratize product education for aspiring professionals • Drove 25K+ signups and 500K+ reach for HelloPM's flagship boot camp by launching a structured GTM plan and funnel growth strategy • Increased live engagement across 10K+ users by managing LMS, automation, and content drops for 4 curated sessions and 1 case comp • Secured 75% of organic registrations by designing and scaling referral loops, influencer activations, and targeted weekly drip strategies

Led GES 2025 and EAD Jaipur 2024 with 50+ leaders, 10K+ attendees and 15+ sessions to boost campus-wide entrepreneurial visibility • Facilitated INR 18.7M funding and USD 5M+ benefits by running Million-at-Stake and onboarding 75+ VCs for Empresario '25 partnerships • Scaled E-Cell's digital presence by 2× (28% YoY growth) by designing a brand identity through visual narratives and targeted outreach

Overview: Delivered a workflow-based MVP for startup needs, combining user research, agile feature planning, and prototyping into a solution • Enabled 10+ workflows by defining the product scope of an AI MVP, post alignment with founders, and benchmarking 3 competitor tools • Built 10+ customized toolkits for 50+ startup personas by carefully mapping end-to-end user flows across hiring, growth, and GTM needs • Deployed 3 functional prototypes by iterating on product vision through agile sprints, rapid testing, and continuous stakeholder input